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Zechariah, 11

1. Open thy doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour thy cedars.

1. Open your gateways, Lebanon, to let fire devour your cedars.

2. Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty are spoiled: howl, O ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the vintage is come down.

2. Lament, cypresses, for the cedar has fallen. The majestic ones have been brought low. Wail, oaks of Bashan, for the impenetrable forest has been cut down.

3. [There is] a voice of the howling of the shepherds; for their glory is spoiled: a voice of the roaring of young lions; for the pride of Jordan is spoiled.

3. The sighs of the shepherds reecho because their beautiful plain has been ravaged. The young lions' roar reechoes because the fruitful valley of the Jordan is laid waste.

4. Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter;

4. Yahweh, my God, said to me: "Pasture the sheep to be slaughtered,

5. Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed [be] the LORD; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.

5. for their buyers slay them and get away with it, whereas those who sell them say: 'Praised be Yahweh! I am rich!' And their shepherds hardly give them a thought.

6. For I will no more pity the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD: but, lo, I will deliver the men every one into his neighbour's hand, and into the hand of his king: and they shall smite the land, and out of their hand I will not deliver [them].

6. Yahweh says: I shall no longer give a thought to the inhabitants of this land, and I am handing over each one to the power of his shepherd; although their king may oppress the land, I shall not rescue this people from their power."

7. And I will feed the flock of slaughter, [even] you, O poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock.

7. So I became the shepherd of the sheep to be slaughtered and provided myself with two staffs - one I called Favor and the other Bonds. I then pastured my flock,

8. Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me.

8. doing away with three leaders in one month. I lost patience with them and they, for their part, were disgusted with me.

9. Then said I, I will not feed you: that that dieth, let it die; and that that is to be cut off, let it be cut off; and let the rest eat every one the flesh of another.

9. So I said, "No longer shall I shepherd you: whatever is to die, let it die and let what is to perish, perish, and let those who are left devour each other's flesh."

10. And I took my staff, [even] Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people.

10. Then I took and broke my staff Favor to break the covenant I had made with all nations.

11. And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it [was] the word of the LORD.

11. It was broken off that day and the sheep merchants who watched knew it was Yahweh who had spoken.

12. And I said unto them, If ye think good, give [me] my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty [pieces] of silver.

12. I then said to them, "If you agree, give me my wages, otherwise let it go." So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver.

13. And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty [pieces] of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

13. And Yahweh said to me, "Throw it into the treasury, this splendid sum at which they valued me!" So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the treasury in Yahweh's House.

14. Then I cut asunder mine other staff, [even] Bands, that I might break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

14. I then snapped in two my second staff Bonds, doing away with the friendship between Judah and Israel.

15. And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd.

15. Then Yahweh said to me, "Take another disguise, one that is fitting for a foolish shepherd

16. For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, [which] shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces.

16. for I am going to raise up another shepherd who will care nothing for lost sheep nor will he search for strays, or bind up the injured and pasture those that survive. No, but he will eat the fat ones and tear off their hoofs."

17. Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword [shall be] upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.

17. Woe to the worthless shepherd who abandons his flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye! Let his arm wither and his right eye be blind!



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Przypisy:

11:1-3 - The destruction of the land of Israel is foretold, with reference to the shepherds' lament and the loss of their sheep. This event symbolizes the failure of spiritual leaders and the resulting crisis for God's people. The image of "shepherds" in Zechariah reflects the leadership's failure to guide the people in righteousness (see also Ezekiel 34:1-10 and Jeremiah 23:1-2).

11:4-6 - God commands Zechariah to shepherd the flock destined for slaughter. This passage emphasizes the rebellion of the people of Israel and the impending judgment on those who have turned away from God, highlighting the responsibility of leaders for the spiritual condition of the nation (see also Jeremiah 25:34-36 and Matthew 23:37).

11:7-14 - Zechariah symbolically breaks the two sticks, "Favor" and "Unity," representing the breaking of the covenant with God and the division among the tribes of Israel. This act symbolizes the collapse of God's covenant with His people and the emergence of a new leader, who would be rejected, pointing to the rejection of Christ (see also Matthew 26:15 and Mark 14:21).

11:15-17 - God instructs Zechariah to act like a foolish shepherd, pointing to the arrival of a false leader and Israel's impending defeat. The lament for a "worthless shepherd" is a warning against those who lead selfishly and in opposition to God's will (see also John 10:11-15 and Revelation 6:15-17).

11:18-19 - The reference to a "sharp knife" and the destruction of the flock emphasizes the final judgment that would come upon Israel, a lesson on the consequences of rejecting the true shepherd and God's covenant (see also Isaiah 56:10-12 and Luke 19:41-44).

Wersety związane z Zechariah, 11:

Zechariah chapter 11 presents the parable of the shepherds. What warning does God give about corrupt leadership? This enigmatic text describes the judgment on unfaithful shepherds and includes the symbolic action of the two rods, "Favor" and "Union". The chapter also mentions the thirty pieces of silver, prefiguring Jesus' betrayal. Zechariah 11 explores themes such as pastoral responsibility, divine rejection, and the consequences of infidelity. Ponder with us five biblical passages that broaden your understanding of this provocative chapter.

Matthew 26:15: "And he asked them, 'How much will you give me if I hand him over to you?' And they set the price for him: thirty pieces of silver." - This passage reflects Zechariah 11:12, where the shepherd is paid thirty pieces of silver, interpreted as a prophecy about Jesus' betrayal.

John 10:12-13: "The employee is not the shepherd to whom the sheep belong. So, when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the herd and scatters them. He runs away because he is a salaryman and doesn't care about the sheep." - This passage echoes the theme of the negligent shepherd in Zechariah 11:16-17.

Ezekiel 34:2: "Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who only care for themselves! Shouldn't shepherds care for their flock?" - This passage reflects the theme of Zechariah 11 about negligent and unfaithful shepherds.

Matthew 27:9-10: "Then what was said by the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: 'They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price that the people of Israel had set for their lives, and used them to buy the potter's field, as the Lord commanded me' ." - Although attributed to Jeremiah, this text refers to the prophecy of Zechariah 11:12-13 about the thirty pieces of silver.

Jeremiah 23:1: "Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! declares the Lord." - This verse echoes the theme of Zechariah 11 about bad shepherds who do not care for their flock.

FAQ:

What does Zechariah 11 say about the end of the sheep?

Zechariah 11 describes the end of the sheep as a sign of judgment. The shepherd symbolizes leadership, and the sheep are God's people, who suffer because of the rejection of faithful leadership. (Zechariah 11:4-17)

What is the significance of the foolish shepherd in Zechariah 11?

The foolish shepherd represents leaders who do not care for the people, bringing destruction and misery, as opposed to righteous shepherds who would guide them with wisdom. (Zechariah 11:15-17)

Why does God order the cutting off of the shepherd figure in Zechariah 11?

The cutting off of the shepherd symbolizes the people of Israel's rejection of God and righteous leadership, which would result in abandonment and suffering. (Zechariah 11:8-9)

What does the payment of thirty pieces of silver in Zechariah 11 mean?

The thirty pieces of silver represent the price for which the Messiah would be betrayed, a reference to the betrayal of Judas, who betrayed him for that amount. (Zechariah 11:12-13)

How does Zechariah 11 prefigure the Messiah?

Zechariah 11 anticipates the Messiah who would be rejected and betrayed by the people, bringing judgment upon Israel but also hope for the future restoration. (Zechariah 11:4-17)


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